The 79-year-old arts patron blamed his tardiness on his weight; “I’m 50 pounds overweight but I’m working on losing it,” and asked this reporter for both her astrological sign and graduate school attended before he would answer any questions. (He’s a Pisces.)

Hollywood’s elite turned up for the party, including pianist Lang Lang, actors Jesse Williams, Teri Hatcher and Billy Zane, who pitched Jones on the spot for an upcoming charitable collaboration. Read More »

Two weeks ago, actress and singer Patti LuPone grabbed a cell phone out of the hand of an audience member who was texting during a performance of her current play, "Shows for Days." The bold move led to an outpouring of support from fans fed up with glowing screens. Ms. LuPone gives us her five rules of theater etiquette.